The FIA has been summoned to a hearing in a French court after intended presidential candidate Laura Villars launched legal action over “serious democratic failings” relating to the election process.

The FIA rebuked former presidential candidate Tim Mayer’s criticism of the electoral process, saying the requirements for the presidential list have applied for previous elections.Mayer announced he is pulling out of the running to go up against Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December, citing the requirement to have a vice president...

The FIA has revised its presidential election process after admitting that the system was confusing.Ahead of the Dec. 6 contest between Jean Todt and David Ward, the governing body has reduced the number of support candidates that each man must have behind him.The election rules demand that each candidate must...

FIA president Jean Todt hopes the forthcoming debate about the future of motor racing's governing body ahead of December's election is conducted in a "constructive" manner.After launching his official campaign website, Todt has made it clear that he hopes the election battle with rival David Ward outlines a positive path...

The FIA presidential election battle risks turning in to a "farce" unless the governing body forces support letters obtained by Jean Todt to be revoked, claims his rival David Ward.As the dispute over Todt's push for support letters grows ahead of a hearing of the FIA Ethics committee in the...